Twitter claps back at Khaya Mthethwa's 'gay' tweet

Gospel singer and Idols winner Khaya Mthethwa took to twitter to pose a question to women on whether they would date a guy who was once gay but is now straight.

Khaya was trending on Twitter and was given lessons by his followers on the difference between gay and bisexual.

It is a sensitive time to be asking questions relating to homosexuality. Idols SA judge Somizi Mhlongo lashed out at churches after a homophobic sermon during a service at Grace Bible Church. Khaya felt the need to raise this topic regardless and this is how he asked the question:

Ok can I ask; Ladies would u date a guy who was gay and now is straight!? If yes why & if not why not?

— Khaya Mthethwa (@khayamthethwa) February 3, 2017

Here are some of the responses to his question:

The term is bisexual. But hey, y'all just ask questions. Screw knowing about the subject and screw marginalising people      https://t.co/VuGlwrhiQ4

— @caterforall (@Slayvuyile) February 3, 2017

@khayamthethwa isn't that guy bisexual though, ay Khaya don't you people get tired of terrorizing other people all because of sexuality. Ay

— Bobo West (@OkkerBobo) February 3, 2017

@khayamthethwa there no such thing as "was gay". Its not something you just decide to stop doing

— Dee (@DTshinyani) February 3, 2017

Ask Jessica Nkosi or Nomzamo Mbatha why they dated you, since you wanna know sweetie. https://t.co/JmNWqiqBM0

— stargirl (@King_Alu) February 3, 2017

@khayamthethwa sexuality is fluid. Who you were with before me - male, female, non-binary gendered, trans, etc - does not matter to me.

— Tree Fel     ‍   (@mys_Tree) February 3, 2017

@khayamthethwa I don't think anyone can be gay and then straight. To answer your question, yes I would date a bisexual man. Ts&Cs apply.

— Sinovuyo (@Cnovuyo_M) February 3, 2017

He later responded by saying:

Freedom of speech is tricky

— Khaya Mthethwa (@khayamthethwa) February 3, 2017